Lincoln (2012)

History Drama Directed by Steven Spielberg
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The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

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  1. Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)
    "Directed by John Ford, this film portrays Lincoln's early years. Spielberg has cited Ford as a significant influence, stating, "I try to rent a John Ford film... before I start every movie, simply because he inspires me."" Steven Spielberg Wikipedia
  2. Schindler's List (1993)
    "Spielberg's own film about moral courage and leadership during a dark historical period shares thematic parallels with *Lincoln*." Schindler%27s List Wikipedia
  3. Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln (2005)
    "While not a movie, Doris Kearns Goodwin's biography was a direct source for the film's narrative, focusing on Lincoln's political acumen." Team of Rivals Wikipedia
  4. Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
    "Spielberg has expressed deep admiration for this film, calling it his favorite and noting its influence on his cinematic approach." Steven Spielberg's Favorite Film of All Time Adam Symchuk MovieWeb
  5. The Godfather (1972)
    "The film's opening scene, introducing Lincoln from behind, mirrors the introduction of Vito Corleone in *The Godfather*. Cinematographer Janusz Kamiński's choices in *Lincoln* have been compared to Gordon Willis' work on the Corleone trilogy." The Niles Files: Guiding Light: Lincoln as Spielberg's Other Extra-Terrestrial Nilesfilmfiles
  6. Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940)
    "Based on Robert E. Sherwood's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, this film follows Lincoln's journey from a Kentucky cabin to the presidency." Abe Lincoln in Illinois %28film%29 Wikipedia
  7. The Conspirator (2010)
    "Directed by Robert Redford, this historical drama centers on Mary Surratt, the only woman charged in the conspiracy to assassinate Lincoln." The Conspirator Wikipedia
  8. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2012)
    "A fictionalized action-horror film that reimagines Lincoln as a vampire hunter, blending historical events with supernatural elements." Abraham Lincoln%3A Vampire Hunter Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. The Better Angels (2014)
    "Produced by Terrence Malick, this film explores Lincoln's formative years, focusing on his childhood in Indiana." The Better Angels %28film%29 Wikipedia

Lincoln (2012), directed by Steven Spielberg, was inspired by 8 earlier films — including Young Mr. Lincoln, Schindler's List, and Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln — and has been cited as an influence on 1 later work, such as The Better Angels. Check out the citations below.